Less than 24 hours after reducing attendance because of extreme heat, Defqon.1 has officially been canceled for the remainder of the weekend.
On Friday morning, Q-dance announced the festival would close after Dutch authorities issued a historic Code Red heat warning. Organizers made the decision after consulting emergency services and local officials.
Historic Weather Forces Unprecedented Decision
“This is the first time the Netherlands has ever issued a Code Red warning because of extreme heat,” organizers said.
Q-dance described the cancellation as “the unthinkable” and acknowledged the devastating impact on…
